The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.

Hana Wakimoto leads the Toto Classic in Japan with a record-tying 63, setting the stage for a competitive tournament.

North Korea test-fired its longest flying missile yet, in what could mark a new chapter for its ICBM programme.

Natalie Henderson’s side meet La Roja in Thursday’s semi-final after a shootout victory over Japan in the last eight

Missile reportedly flew a distance of 1,000km in 87 minutes

Australia's Minjee Lee is tied seventh behind Japanese leader Hana Wakimoto in the LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic after the opening round.

The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.

A hermit crab trundles across a beach in Japan's Okinawa, carrying its home on its back: not a shell, but a disintegrating plastic yellow measuring spoon.

Meanwhile, Mount Fuji in Japan is yet to see any snow on its slopes this year